Patents by Inventor Yuh-Yuan Shyy
Yuh-Yuan Shyy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11892332Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a flow meter for flowable material configured to be used in non-vertical orientations.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: M&S Flowmatics IncorporatedInventors: Manjit Misra, Yuh-Yuan Shyy
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Publication number: 20200182665Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a flow meter for flowable material configured to be used in non-vertical orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Manjit Misra, Yuh-Yuan Shyy
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Patent number: 10473496Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a flow meter for flowable material configured to be used in non-vertical orientations.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: M&S Flomatics IncorporatedInventors: Manjit Misra, Yuh-Yuan Shyy
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Publication number: 20180094955Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a flow meter for flowable material configured to be used in non-vertical orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Manjit Misra, Yuh-Yuan Shyy
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Patent number: 9354092Abstract: The Application discloses an in-line, high capacity apparatus and method for measuring a flowable component, such as seed, grain or other material. The apparatus and method generally function by measuring the pressure applied to a rounded cap by the flowing material. In certain embodiments, the apparatus and method comprise a housing containing a sensing unit, with the housing further comprising a rounded cap in mechanical communication with a load cell. In certain exemplary embodiments, the apparatus and method also comprise a processor, wherein the sensing unit is in communication with the processor so as to measure the flow rate of material passed through the housing by measuring the pressure of the material on the rounded cap. In certain embodiments, the apparatus and method allow the user to regulate the flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: FlometrixInventors: Yuh-Yuan Shyy, Manjit Misra
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Publication number: 20150205304Abstract: The Application discloses an in-line, high capacity apparatus, system and method for measuring and regulating a flowable material, such as seed, grain or other material. The disclosed generally functions by measuring the pressure applied to a rounded cap by the flowing material. In certain alternative embodiments, the apparatus and method allow the user to regulate the flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Yuh-Yuan Shyy, Manjit Misra
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Publication number: 20130340536Abstract: The Application discloses an in-line, high capacity apparatus and method for measuring a flowable component, such as seed, grain or other material. The apparatus and method generally function by measuring the pressure applied to a rounded cap by the flowing material. In certain embodiments, the apparatus and method comprise a housing containing a sensing unit, with the housing further comprising a rounded cap in mechanical communication with a load cell. In certain exemplary embodiments, the apparatus and method also comprise a processor, wherein the sensing unit is in communication with the processor so as to measure the flow rate of material passed through the housing by measuring the pressure of the material on the rounded cap. In certain embodiments, the apparatus and method allow the user to regulate the flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Yuh-Yuan Shyy, Manjit Misra
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Patent number: 6973843Abstract: A method of determining the rate of flow of a flowable material, particulate or liquid, through a flowable material passageway, comprising causing the material passing through the passageway to move downwardly by gravity slowing the downward movement of material as compared to free falling gravitational movement measuring the weight of material passing slowly downwardly with respect to the passageway; causing an electronic signal to be generated in response to the magnitude of the weight measuring; and connecting the electronic signal to a read out display to reflect the flow rate of material with respect to units of weight with respect to units of time.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Yuh-Yuan Shyy, Manjit K. Misra
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Publication number: 20040255692Abstract: A method of determining the rate of flow of a flowable material, particulate or liquid, through a flowable material passageway, comprising causing the material passing through the passageway to move downwardly by gravity slowing the downward movement of material as compared to free falling gravitational movement measuring the weight of material passing slowly downwardly with respect to the passageway; causing an electronic signal to be generated in response to the magnitude of the weight measuring; and connecting the electronic signal to a read out display to reflect the flow rate of material with respect to units of weight with respect to units of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Yuh-Yuan Shyy, Manjit K. Misra
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Patent number: 6805014Abstract: A method of determining the rate of flow of a flowable material, particulate or liquid, through a flowable material passageway, comprising causing the material passing through the passageway to move downwardly by gravity slowing the downward movement of material as compared to free falling gravitational movement measuring the weight of material passing slowly downwardly with respect to the passageway; causing an electronic signal to be generated in response to the magnitude of the weight measuring; and connecting the electronic signal to a read out display to reflect the flow rate of material with respect to units of weight with respect to units of time.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Yuh-Yuan Shyy, Manjit K. Misra
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Patent number: 5422831Abstract: A flexible system for determining the quality of pharmaceutical products based on characteristics such as, for example, mass, shape, hardness, size, color and surface texture is disclosed herein. The quality determination apparatus includes a feeder assembly for sequentially dropping individual product samples upon an impact transducer arrangement. The impact transducer generates transducer signals indicative of the physical characteristics of each product sample. In addition, an imaging device operates to synthesize a digital image representation of each product sample. The transducer signal and digital image representation corresponding to each product are analyzed so as to determine the appropriate degree of quality to be associated therewith.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 1994Date of Patent: June 6, 1995Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Manjit K. Misra, Yuh-Yuan Shyy
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Patent number: 5309374Abstract: A flexible system for determining the quality of agricultural products based on characteristics such as, for example, mass, shape, hardness, size, color and surface texture is disclosed herein. The quality determination apparatus includes a feeder assembly for sequentially dropping individual product samples upon an impact transducer arrangement. The impact transducer generates transducer signals indicative of the physical characteristics of each product sample. In addition, an imaging device operates to synthesize a digital image representation of each product sample. The transducer signal and digital image representation corresponding to each product are analyzed so as to determine the appropriate degree of quality to be associated therewith.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1992Date of Patent: May 3, 1994Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Manjit K. Misra, Yuh-Yuan Shyy
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Patent number: 5024334Abstract: A system for gravity table separation including a gravity table for separating materials and a detector operatively associated with the gravity table for detecting the movement of control particles with respect to the gravity table during its operation. The control particles are of a known characteristic. By calibrating the desired movement of the control particles through the table, any misalignment or deviance of that movement during operation is detected, and adjustments can be made to the operation of the table to bring the control particles back to the desired movement. The separation process can then be controlled to bring about optimum efficiency. Also, the detector can be interfaced with a control component which can automatically adjust the operation of the table in response to whether the control particles are following the desired movement through the table.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1989Date of Patent: June 18, 1991Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Manjit K. Misra, Yuh-Yuan Shyy
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Patent number: 4991721Abstract: A cleaning system is provided for separating desired material from undesirable material in a mixture of particulate materials. The system includes an inlet for receiving the mixture of materials and an outlet for discharging the desired materials. At least one screen is provided for separating undersized material from oversized material within the mixture, and at least one vacuum air-lift is provided for separating the lighter material from the heavier material within the mixture. A first sensor is mounted below the discharge end of the screen for sensing the quantity of undersized material separated by the screen and a second sensor is mounted in the air-lift for sensing the quantity of lighter materials separated by the air-lift. The signals generated by the sensors can be received by a processing unit which adjusts the extent of separation by the screen and by the air-lift to achieve the desired efficiency of the cleaning system.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1988Date of Patent: February 12, 1991Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Manjit K. Misra, Yuh-Yuan Shyy